Members passed HB 197, a bill that would expand that state's "stand your ground" law. Under the current law, in certain situations, New Hampshire citizens have the right to use deadly force against another person outside their own home. This bill would now extend that right to their vehicles. Rep. Daryl Abbas, a Republican of Salem, is the chairman for the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. He spoke in support of the bill. "If article 2A of the New Hampshire constitution allows a person the right to bear arms to protect yourself, your family, your property and your state, it's only natural that our written laws would allow you to protect yourself and your family to the same degree inside your vehicle as if you were inside your home,” Abbas said.